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The article reports that exchange operator CME Group Inc. may decide to sell buildings it owns in New York City and Kansas City, Missouri that house the firm's energy- and grain-trading operations. A possible sale is said to reflect the ongoing transition to electronic markets away from open floor trading for futures. It is noted that either building could prove attractive to investors.

The article discusses updated emergency-management plans for the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that its owner, NYSE Euronext, is readying for submission to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions. In the event of a weather-related or other emergency that makes it possible to operate the NYSE's New York City location, the new proposal calls for the exchange's functions to continue on an all-electronic basis.

The article reports that some of the commercial establishments like banking firms and financial exchanges in New York City plan to open on August 29, 2011 after Hurricane Irene passed through the area.

The article reports that trade time at the New York Stock Exchange has been reduced by NYSE Euronext to five milliseconds. The decision of the company to lessen trade time is a response to competitors that have taken market share. The trading floor will also be promoted by NYSE Euronext as it can lessen volatility when markets are stressed.

Before 2018, hackers considered data-rich companies such as financial services companies, retailers and insurance companies to be prime targets, but they have shifted their focus because of the financial incentive from ransomware payments. " - Kevin Mandia, CEO of cybersecurity firm FireEye President Biden said Wednesday he would look closely at whether to retaliate against Russia for the attacks. Keywords: Food/Beverages; Animal Slaughtering/Processing; Meat Processing; Consumer Goods; Food Products; Technology; Corporate Crime/Legal Action; Capacity/Facilities; Corporate/Industrial News; Facility Closures EN Food/Beverages Animal Slaughtering/Processing Meat Processing Consumer Goods Food Products Technology Corporate Crime/Legal Action Capacity/Facilities Corporate/Industrial News Facility Closures N.PAG N.PAG 1 06/04/21 20210603 NES 210603 Attacks on infrastructure are part of a global criminal pivot from stealing data to hobbling operations The trend is part of a global criminal pivot from stealing data to hobbling operations via ransomware, where companies are hit with demands for million-dollar payments to regain control of their operating systems. [Extracted from the article]